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Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his wish to retire from Test cricket after playing a final match in Mirpur against South Africa. If that match doesn’t happen, he revealed that the upcoming second Test against India will be his last. Shakib also declared that he…

MUMBAI: Punjab Kings have parted ways with former India allrounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar, who was their head of cricket development in IPL 2024, TOI has learnt.As part of their coaching staff revamp, the Punjab Kings had recently appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as their new head coach for a four-year-contract. The ex-Delhi…

Gujarat Titans (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Despite rumours of a potential ownership change and anticipated coaching shake-up, Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki are set to continue leading the Gujarat Titans coaching staff, according to a report from Cricbuzz. Torrent Pharma, based in Ahmedabad, is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in the IPL…

NEW DELHI: Everyone knows the destruction MS Dhoni has unleashed on opponents with his iconic “Helicopter Shot” when the pressure is on.However, few are familiar with Santosh Lal, the man behind Dhoni’s famous shot.Growing up playing cricket together in Ranchi, Santosh and Dhoni were close friends long before Dhoni became a household name. While Dhoni’s…

NEW DELHI: Who will captain India if Rohit Sharma gets injured ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh or during the match itself? According to convention, the team’s vice-captain would step in to lead in the absence of the regular skipper.However, with no vice-captain named for the Bangladesh Test series, the question of who will…

Rohit Sharma and Shafali Verma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: With the Indian women’s cricket team gearing up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, star Indian opening batter Shafali Verma has revealed drawing inspiration from Indian men’s team skipper Rohit Sharma‘s explosive Powerplay batting.Shafali, known for her aggressive batting style, mentioned Rohit’s ability to…

Kamindu Mendis (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka sensation Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first-ever batsman to score fifty or more in eight consecutive Test matches. The stylish left-hander achieved this remarkable feat during Sri Lanka’s second Test match against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.Coming…

(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former English cricketer and commentator David Lloyd expressed his concerns about the future of Test cricket, as ticket prices for the upcoming third Test between England and India at Lord’s next July have skyrocketed.The cost of tickets has increased, reaching an astonishing £175 (Rs 19,557). Even the most…

Dinesh Chandimal (AP Photo) GALLE: Dinesh Chandimal‘s century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on Thursday’s opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.The left-hander was bowled by Glenn Phillips in the final session after hitting 15 boundaries in his knock of 116 — his sixth Test century at the picturesque…

NEW DELHI: Star India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant expressed his frustration and anger towards those spreading fake news about his potential transfer to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming season.Pant criticized an X user for spreading false information on the social media platform. The user, without providing any credible sources, alleged that Pant’s management had…